Awk-waaard: Mo'Nique acceptance speech included a thank you to her husband for "showing me that sometimes you have to forgo doing what's popular in order to do what's right." A nod to recent revelations on her ... more

Blue period: Ben Stiller came out made up as a Na’vi to present the Best Makeup award. He translated part of Na’vi language into earthly English: “That seemed like a better idea in rehearsal.” Funny: “Avatar” wasn’t even nominated for a makeup award. The Oscar went to “Star Trek.” less

Blue period: Ben Stiller came out made up as a Na’vi to present the Best Makeup award. He translated part of Na’vi language into earthly English: “That seemed like a better idea in ... more

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Forever young?: Time stands still for no man, not even Hollywood’s once hot young stars. Were you somewhat shocked by how old Michael Anthony Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Macaulay Culkin, Molly Ringwald and Matthew Broderick looked when they came out for the John Hughes tribute? Jon Cryer fared better for his perpetually boyish babyface. less

Forever young?: Time stands still for no man, not even Hollywood’s once hot young stars. Were you somewhat shocked by how old Michael Anthony Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Macaulay Culkin, Molly ... more

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Yeah, you don't know him: Winner for Animated Feature Film director Pete Docter for Up gave a very sweet speech.

Yeah, you don't know him: Winner for Animated Feature Film director Pete Docter for Up gave a very sweet speech.

Here they are: Best Actor and Best Actress nominees all gathered onstage. Later, they can be called "two winners and a stage full of disappointments".

Here they are: Best Actor and Best Actress nominees all gathered onstage. Later, they can be called "two winners and a stage full of disappointments".

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Swipes at Streep: Oscar loves to nominate Meryl Streep, and Oscar hosts love to tease her. Steve Martin quipped that it’s easy to see Streep as Oscar’s most nominated actress. Or, as he prefers, Oscar’s biggest loser. less

Swipes at Streep: Oscar loves to nominate Meryl Streep, and Oscar hosts love to tease her. Steve Martin quipped that it’s easy to see Streep as Oscar’s most nominated actress. Or, as he prefers, ... more

Hot hoofer: First the Tony’s. Then the Emmy’s. Now the Oscars. Neil Patrick Harris is emerging as the country’s most sought-after song and dance man. Harris surprised the Oscar crowd with razzle dazzle opening number. less

Hot hoofer: First the Tony’s. Then the Emmy’s. Now the Oscars. Neil Patrick Harris is emerging as the country’s most sought-after song and dance man. Harris surprised the Oscar crowd with ... more